Alouettes mistakenly cut OL Xavier Fulton

The Als sent out a list of cuts – put together by the team – and offensive lineman Xavier Fulton’s name was among them. Fulton played five games for Montreal last season, re-signed before free agency and appeared to be the starter at left tackle headed in 2018, so when his name was under the released category it was a surprise.

However, Montreal issued a correction that Fulton had indeed NOT been let go.

At 10 am, the Alouettes announced OL Xavier Fulton had been cut. At 10:38 am, they announced Fulton was “was mistakenly included” in the cut list. #Forensics#CSIMontreal

Before passing judgement on anyone in particular, I’m interested in knowing the technical process as to how these lists are made up. Surely the process must include a second set of eyes that reviews them. 10

I could see it being the Roughriders with it looking like they will be starting 2 rookie import offensive lineman including left tackle. Was it Jones or previous regime that didn’t keep Xavier a few years ago?

Agreed, its beginning to look like Buono’s decision to hire Hervey is a BRILLIANT move. Ed may have rebuilt the Lions into a contender overnight with his focus on bringing in starters who are bigger and meaner on the O-line, and faster, bigger starters on the D-line. I agree with Hervey’s approach that football games are won or lost based on the play of the O-line and D-line. The only team that may be out of the playoffs before the Regular Season even begins in the 9 team CFL may be the Alouettes due to the incompetence of the current GM Kavis, who may now take the mantle as the worst GM in the CFL. To all Alouette fans (and Yup too); if YOU think Kavis is NOT the worst GM in the CFL today, name me another current GM who is WORSE, as I am interested in hearing your response? I actually feel empathy for all Alouette fans for the sorry state of the Alouette team this season.

You hit the nail on the head there, LF4L. Eska made a huge mistake letting Hervey go, in my opinion. It’s become apparent that Hervey’s management of the team hid a lot of serious flaws in his coaching staff.

BC found probably the best replacement for Buono that there could have been.

Ed Hervey is a very good GM who was hammered on by the Esks President, because the Edmonton media acted like spoiled brats. Hervey rebuilt the Esks culture that results in player loyalty and he will do the same of the Lions. It started with Torey Hunter moving from the Esks to the Lions and that has and will continue to pay dividends over the long haul for the Lions.

As much as I like Brock Sunderland and he was the only GM candidate that could hold a torch to Hervey; I still would have prefered to keep Hervey. Hervey and Hunter will have several “finds” and will deal their way into a contender before Chris Jones makes the Riders a contender.

Lets hope so…Kavis deserves a beat down for the incompetent manner in which he has (as Babs has said) disastrously ruined the Alouettes with his poor personnel decisions and lack of recruiting starters who can compete and play.

I can see Simon (the Lion King) being the GM and Lulay being the Head Coach of the Lions both at the same time one day. Simon would almost certainly be a better GM then Kavis even with his current lack of GM experience, as the word is around the Lions organization that Simon has a real eye for recruiting talent.

…or punch his way out of a wet paper bag (because he is that incompetent). It’s unfortunate that the poor Alouette franchise and their fans have to suffer as a result of Reed’s incompetence and poor decision making and recruiting.

Do you know anything about the Lions off season recuiting and signing of free agent vetrans who have extensive CFL playing experience. The Lions are only one of two teams that won both of their preseason games. The Lions defense played exceptionally well in the two preseason games getting lots of turnovers and scoring a lot of points off those turnovers. Jennings is healthy and played with an injured shoulder all last season after he returned from the four game injured list. A healthy Jennings and a better defense, and a better o-line should translate into MORE wins for the Lions this season compared to last.

I honestly didn’t think it was a mistake. Sure he’s got a great story. Going from Defence to the hardest spot on the O Line. Covering a Right handed QBs blind side. However SK cut him and then brought him back later only out of necessity then cut him again. His play is not consistent. One game he’s rockin it and not allowing anyone near his QB. Then the next game the guy has 3 or 4 busts and gets his QBs bell rung a couple times.
So I’m surprised to hear this mistake in Fulton. I’m not at all surprised that Montreal made a mistake. This year was the 1st year in over 30 years of watching CFL that I witnessed a team getting a penalty for not coming out of their dressing room and being on the field of play after half time.

I don’t see the Als improving in any way. Willy is your starting QB. Not sure is the head coach was ever in Canada before he got hired and to top it off, Reed is the GM. This incident with any other team would get a pass, but with these guys it’s seen as typical Montreal. Love the city and going on road trips but the franchise has turned into a joke.

Many comments say Montreal needs a quarterback, but then doesn’t make any suggestions as to WHO that quarterback is.
Durant is washed up and retired. Drew Tate has taken a coaching job. Andrew Buckley retired. Josh Freeman didn’t work out at all. Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t realized that the NFL will never allow him back in their private country club. Tim Tebow is playing minor league baseball. Smilin Hank is with TSN.
Travis Lulay is injured again, and wouldn’t leave B.C.. All other viable starters were already dismissed by Montreal: Brandon Bridge, Kevin Glenn, Vernon Adams and Rakeem Cato.
It’s either Drew Willy, who’s more experienced, or young Matthew Shiltz. What other options are there?